Post Doc Res Assoc

Open Date: 08/04/2026

About the Role

The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Utah invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the Brain Network Lab. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team that includes faculty from radiology, psychology, biomedical engineering, and related disciplines. The Brain Network Lab is dedicated to understanding structural and functional brain changes across the lifespan. This position will contribute to the Department’s growing research initiative focused on identifying the etiology and biomarkers of neurodegenerative disorders. Research projects will leverage unique longitudinal neuroimaging datasets available through the University of Utah and its collaborative research programs.

Responsibilities

Current projects focus on healthy aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and neurodevelopmental conditions, including developmental disabilities. The postdoctoral fellow will lead and contribute to the development and application of advanced neuroimaging analysis pipelines, including:

• Longitudinal structural MRI analysis
• Resting-state functional MRI connectivity and network analysis
• Individualized brain parcellation and precision neuroimaging approaches
• Multimodal image processing, registration, and quantitative analysis
• Biomarker discovery using large-scale longitudinal datasets

Training and Career Development

This position offers outstanding opportunities for multidisciplinary mentorship, scientific collaboration, and professional development. The fellow will work closely with investigators across multiple departments and will have access to extensive longitudinal imaging resources and computational infrastructure. Training will emphasize the development of independent research skills, grant writing, manuscript preparation, and career advancement toward academic, industry, or clinical research careers.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD (completed or anticipated before the start date) in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, Medical Physics, or a related field
• Evidence of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Preferred

• Experience with neuroimaging analysis methods and software (e.g., FreeSurfer, FSL, AFNI, ANTs, Connectome Workbench)
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, R, or related languages
• Experience with image processing, registration, machine learning, or computational neuroscience methods
• Interest in aging, neurodegenerative disease, developmental disabilities, or lifespan neuroscience

Benefits

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).

Pay

Pay Rate Range: $63,480 (consistent with current NIH postdoctoral stipend guidelines).

Schedule

• Full Time
• Standard hours per week: 40
• Shift: Day
• Work Schedule: Typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

If you are interested in the position, please contact:

• Dr. Molly Prigge: molly.prigge@hsc.utah.edu
• Dr. Jace King: jace.king@hsc.utah.edu